Field Officer 2 posts

1. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question how and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria where relevant.

2. You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications unless the criteria state otherwise.

3. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.

4. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below using the information provided by you on your application form.

5. Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role.

6. In the event of an excessive number of applications the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form on how you meet any desirable criteria.

Be a qualified Youth Worker in accordance with the JNC Report for Youth Workers Paragraph 5.

Shortlisting by Application Form

Have a minimum of three years post qualifying experience developing Youth Work within a context of continuous improvement.

Have a minimum of three years experience developing and implementing a quality assurance framework.

Demonstrable experience of working across youth work settings.

Shortlisting by Application Form

Demonstrable working knowledge of information technology systems to include the following Microsoft Office packages: Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint.

Shortlisting by Application Form

Evidence of skills in designing delivering and evaluating youth work.

Proven skills in assessment and evaluating impact.

Demonstrable ability to embed a Quality Assurance process.

Shortlisting by Application Form

The successful candidate will be required:

to have access to a suitable vehicle (appropriately maintained and insured for Education Authority business) that will enable them to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner and thus meet this essential criterion;

OR

be able to provide sufficient information on the application form that will satisfy the employer that he/she has access to an appropriate alternative form of transport that will enable them to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner and thus meet this essential criterion.

Shortlisting by Application Form

Demonstrable knowledge of the following:

NI Youth Work Curriculum.

Risk management processes relative to the welfare of young people.

Department of Education Child Protection regulations.

Interview

In line with EAs Game Changing People Model we will look for evidence of:

Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.

Evidence of excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to use own initiative and make objective evaluations.

Ability to effectively manage diary and time schedules to deliver outcomes.

Interview

Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect EAs ethos and values. You will find information about our Valueshere.

Interview